Clean the wooden spools and sand lightly if needed to smooth the painting surface.

Paint the entire spool face bright orange, letting the wood texture show through for a rustic look.

Once dry, sketch and paint expressive jack-o’-lantern faces, using black for the mouth and nose, and white with blue highlights for the eyes.

Seal the painted surface with a clear outdoor spray to protect it from weather.

Set the pumpkins upright against a wall, fence, or garden feature so they look like oversized characters watching over your yard.